Wheat germ oil vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat germ oil and almonds different?
- Wheat germ oil is higher in vitamin E; however, almonds are richer in copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, iron, zinc, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for wheat germ oil is 825% higher.
- Wheat germ oil contains 6 times more Vitamin E than almonds. While wheat germ oil contains 149.4mg of Vitamin E, almonds contain only 25.63mg.
- Almonds have less saturated Fat.
Oil, wheat germ and Nuts, almonds are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +482.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +160.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
15.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
61.7 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +108.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 579kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 21.15g |
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| Fats | 100g | 49.93g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 9.05g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 21.55g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 270mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 269mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 733mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 3.71mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.35g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 12.5g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 1.031mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 3.12mg |
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| Starch | 0.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 149.4mg | 25.63mg |
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| Manganese | 2.179mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 1.138mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.618mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.015g |
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| Choline | 20mg | 52.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.8g | 3.802g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.1g | 31.551g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 61.7g | 12.329g |
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| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.211mg |
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| Threonine | 0mg | 0.601mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.751mg |
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| Leucine | 0mg | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0mg | 0.568mg |
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| Methionine | 0mg | 0.157mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 1.132mg |
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| Valine | 0mg | 0.855mg |
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| Histidine | 0mg | 0.539mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
235%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat germ oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat germ oil is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.998g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)